ErisX gains clearing license from CFTC for crypto futures
Crypto futures platform ErisX has been handed a derivatives clearing organisation license to clear physically delivered digital asset futures.
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BitGo launches off-chain clearing and settlement service
Clearing and settlement service to address key challenges for digital asset institutional investors such as security risk and inefficient capital allocation.
PwC says more fund administrators could enter the crypto servicing space in the coming months
More fund administrators could enter the crypto asset servicing space in the coming months according to PwC, which highlighted the importance of independent valuation from traditional providers.
Tower Research global FICC head joins crypto custodian
Industry veteran Nick Carmi has also held senior roles at Deutsche Bank, and worked at Barclays, Lehman Brothers, UBS and Credit Suisse early in his career.
Current crypto ecosystem not yet viable for institutional investors, says Northern Trust
DTCC's global head of market advocacy and innovation says asset managers and pension funds are still waiting for the right infrastructure for the trading and custody of digital assets.
BNY Mellon partners with crypto exchange for revolutionary custody model
Custodian teams up with trading venue operator Intercontinental Exchange to set up private key storage.
ICE’s Bakkt prepares for institutional crypto custody with DACC acquisition
Cryptocurrency exchange makes move to reach regulatory custody approval through acquisition of crypto custodian.
Onchain Custodian announces first customers and tech partnerships including Accuity for KYC/AML
Singapore-based digital asset custodian begins onboarding clients and announces partnership with Accuity.
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Custody in a digital asset world
Institutional money requires institutional-level custody. Third-party custody of traditional assets is an established and secure service offering, but these services are not readily applicable to digital assets, says Jeanette Turner, chief regulatory officer, Compliance Solutions Strategies.
DTCC outlines post-trade guidelines for tokenised securities
A DTCC white paper outlines the post-trade responsibilities that should be undertaken to enhance security for token platforms.